Level 1 - Day 11

Question 1

Can a black bishop on b3 stop white pawns on f5 and
h6?

If yes, give a move. Black to move.

Answer 1

No, it cannot.

Question 2

Can a white rook on e6 stop black pawns on a2, a6, c3,
f3 and h2?

If yes, give a move.

White to move.

Answer 2

Yes, it can: 1.Re1! +–.

Question 3

White:
Kc6, Pc7.

Black:
Ka7.

White to move.

Mate in two moves.

Answer 3

53. 1.c8R Ka6 2.Ra8#.

Question 4

White:
Kc2, Rc8.

Black:
Ka1, Ra4.

White to move.

How would you play?

Solution: 1. ___ ___

Answer 4

1.Kb3.

Question 5

Play out the game without looking at the board:
1.e4 b6
2.d4 Bb7
3.Bd3 f5?!
4.exf5 Bxg2?

White to move.

Solution:
5. ___ ___ 6. ___ ___

Answer 5

1.e4 b6
2.d4 Bb7
3.Bd3 f5?!
4.exf5 Bxg2?
5.Qh5+ g6
6.fxg6+–.